Shoreline restoration and erosion control is SUPER IMPORTANT for so MANY reasons and here is why! Below is a video of one of our projects located in White Bear Lake, MN on Bald Eagle Lake.  This shows you the process during the restoration while setting new stones.  This shoreline, in particular, hadn’t been properly taken care of for YEARS.  The homeowner bought the property with a cabin on it and used it for recreation, but always knew they wanted to build their dream home on it one day.  The first thing was to tackle restoring the shoreline erosion and deterioration.&nbs ..read more

Garden enclosures have been one of the highest in-demand and requested items to be added into a landscape design in the last few years.  Gone are the days with the flimsy metal fencing wrapped around each bed and closed with the zipties.    This Home is Located on Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear Lake, MN.   This homeowner wanted the garden to be easy access from their home, but not the main attraction.  We wanted to create a functional and beautiful cedar and metal enclosure that you can see through, but will keep the large animals out!  We placed it on the sid ..read more

Who doesn’t like to look at luxury homes?  I know I do!  Here is a list of the 2024 Home Tours this Year in Minnesota.  (*I’ll be adding to this list as dates are released) Spring Parade of Homes: March 8th – April 7th, 2024 Spring Remodelers Showcase: April 5th – 7th, 2024 MSP Home Tour: April 26th – 27th, 2024 Summer Artisan Home Tour: June 7th – 23rd, 2024 Luxury Home Tour / Midwest Homes: July 26th  – August 11th, 2024 Fall Parade of Homes: September 6th – 29th, 2024 Fall Remodelers Showcase: September 27th – 29th, 2024 Homes By Architects Tour: September 28th – 29th ..read more

This is going to be a beautiful showcase of Artisan Homes starting this Friday, June 7th, 2024!  There will be a home to suit everyone’s style and taste from modern to traditional, from minimalist to lots of characteristics (yes, every pun intended…haha)!  We are excited to be part of two homes this year! Show Details and Tickets HERE June 7-24 / Fridays – Sundays / 12pm – 6pm Home No.9: Landscape Designer: David Kopfmann  Location: Deephaven, MN Builder: Kyle Hunt & Partners “Located in the heart of Deephaven near Lake Minnetonka lies a masterpiece of modern luxury and tim ..read more

With the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying ahead of the busy season ensures a smoother process, a wider selection of plant materials, and likely, early project completion. With this in mind, we asked David Kopfmann, owner of Yardscapes Inc., to share his insights into upcoming trends so those looking to start planning have a better idea of what’s “in” for the year ahead. “Minimalism, clean lines, and landscapes that are easy to maintain ..read more

Artisan Home Tour (by Parade of Homes) Date/Time: October 6-22, 2023 / 12-6pm (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) House No.9: Edina Country Club Neighborhood / 5209 Minnehaha Blvd, Edina Grab Your Ticket HERE *More Info on the Builder HERE (Great Neighborhood Homes) The post Come See Us on the Artisan Home Tour! appeared first on Yardscapes ..read more

We’d love to see you this weekend at the AIA Homes by Architect Tour! House #8: Bohemian Rhapsody Location: 4805 Woodhill Way, Edina, MN  September 23-24, 2023 (10am – 5pm) For the second year in a row we are honored to work with another talented architect (Swan Architecture) for a showcase home in the Homes by Architects Tour by AIA this September!  This year, the home (No. 8) is located in the Country Club neighborhood of Edina, MN.  It has been named “Bohemian Rhapsody” for it’s colorful and whimsical interior paired with it’s simplistic, modern exterior, which features a gr ..read more

We are extremely honored to receive the Reader’s Choice Award for: “Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023” for Landscape Design Services We have worked hard to earn this title for the past 50 years!  We are so lucky to have worked with so many great homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and subcontractors to help us delivery the quality of craftsmanship that we believe in!  Thanks Lake Minnetonka and everyone that voted for us! Here is a list of all the winners in Lake Minnetonka! The EDINA Residence also voted for us and we received 2nd place! These are both amazing resources for the ..read more

We love added special details to our clients yard designs.  Once you see some of these creations you’ll want that unique piece added to your space too! LARGE ART PIECE This client lives outside of the Twin Cities-Metro area and has plenty of space for unique, large scale art.  This is a custom metal piece they had found at a local art fair.  We helped install the sculpture on a concrete footing and then installed split rail fence behind in a vertical style, to mix it up and add interest.  Installing it this way (vertical) also was a more secure option for animals to stay c ..read more

SO IMPORTANT!  Outdoor Lighting not only enhances your beautiful space at night, but it also provides a ton of security and safety from accidents.  I think your insurance agent would thank you! Now Let’s Get into WHY?… Doesn’t this photo make you want to jump in there and roast some marshmallows?  Well, it does to me.  This entertaining area is perfectly lit with accent uplights on the mature trees, and a chandelier hung over the patio to make the space feel like a livingroom (because livingrooms are usually cozy hangout rooms, right?!).  The chandelier offers “some ..read more